Cheap Flights to Tennessee

Most popular in	August	High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£554	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£276	From London to Nashville

Cheapest prices for Tennessee flights by month

January

£455

February

£401

March

£434

April

£484

May

£462

June

£495

July

£675

August

£678

September

£495

October

£484

November

£468

December

£553

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Tennessee is February. The most expensive month for flights is August. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Tennessee?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

Price	£413 - £760
Temperature	11 - 32 °C
Rainfall	86 - 122 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, February is seen as the time to fly to Tennessee, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. July tends to be the warmest period in Tennessee so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. March is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

When is the best time to book flights to Tennessee?

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Tennessee. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Tennessee?

The cheapest flights to Tennessee are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Tennessee flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the evening. Booking a flight at midday will likely mean higher prices.

Anyone booking flights to Tennessee will likely have a piece of Elvis paraphernalia, a love of country music or a desire to hike through the most famous mountains in America. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the US. Adventure travellers booking flights to Tennessee can also explore the more than 3,800 caves in the state.

Flights to Tennessee take travellers to the heart of rock and roll, blues, country and soul music. In Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry still broadcasts live every Friday and Saturday night. Elvis Presley’s Graceland home is located in Memphis and is the second most visited house in the country (the White House ranks first). Nashville is known as the country music Mecca; the billion dollar music industry keeps visitors booking flights to Tennessee every year.

But as the music played on, Tennessee saw its share of turmoil. Memphis is also the site of the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in 1968. The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis preserves the motel and provides visitors with a history lesson of the American Civil Rights Movement

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Tennessee climate

With the Great Smoky Mountains in the east, the central plateau, and the Mississippi bottomlands in the west, Tennessee has a varied climate. Overall, summers are hot and sticky, even in the Smokies, and temperatures in the 30s (Celsius) are the norm. Winters are mild and wet. Snow falls across the state but melts quickly except in the mountains. Spring and fall usually have mild days with low humidity.The Smokies have enough snowfall for winter sports. The highest points can be ten to 15 degrees cooler than the lowlands, and winter temperatures can drop below zero.

When to fly to Tennessee

Peak Season:

Summer is the peak tourist season in Tennessee, especially in Memphis and Nashville. Nashville attracts six million visitors a year, most of them in summer, so book flights to Tennessee and hotel reservations ahead of time. Summer is also the time for folk, crafts, art, and music festivals; sporting events; and state and local fairs.

The Great Smoky Mountains attract more than ten million visitors a year, most of whom arrive in midsummer, again in October for the foliage and winter for snow activities. Travelers looking for cheap flights to Tennessee, especially during peak-season in the Smokies, should plan well in advance.

Off Season:

Spring and fall are great times to visit Tennessee and usually when travelers can find cheap flights to Tennessee. The weather is mild with low humidity and there are fewer crowds. Late March to mid-May in the Smokies brings out the bloom of many species of delicate wildflowers. The crowds pick up again for the mountain foliage in October, but September is quieter.

Except for the snow resorts in the mountains, winter is the slowest time in much of Tennessee.

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Getting around Tennessee

Unless you are staying in a city, you will need a car in Tennessee. Eastern Tennessee is mostly rural and the best way around the region and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by car. (In summer make sure to carry extra coolant and brake fluid.) Cycling is also popular as is hiking in the the Smokies.

There is bus service to major towns and cities, but service to smaller towns, particularly in the east, is difficult to find. Flights between Memphis and Nashville tend to be pricey, as do cruises on the Mississippi riverboats.

Both Memphis and Nashville have walkable downtown areas and public transportation. Graceland can be reached by bus from Memphis. The city also has taxis, and driving is an option. Parking is generally available in Memphis, but there can be lots of congestion on east-west streets and during rush hour. Nashville also has the free LunchLINE shuttle that loops around downtown and several points of interest. River taxis run between Nashville and Music Valley and Opryland.